Chapter 46 Rating
The last note faded away quietly, and slightly curled hair fell down, obscuring Zhang Yang's lowered eyes. The six people stood there, seemingly shrouded in emptiness and loneliness.
As the last drumbeat sounded, they turned away from the stage in a dejected manner, their figures still upright, yet seemingly shrouded in a cold, hazy mist.
Meng Fanxi turned around as if she had been called, only to find it was just an illusion. The pain in her eyes vanished in an instant, and a lonely smile appeared as she turned away, bringing the performance to a close.
The studio was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The performance was over, but the audience remained standing there, still immersed in the show.
This was an unusual attempt by them; they didn't want to show off their skills or just look cool, giving the audience a temporary visual impact that would soon be forgotten.
They wanted to create a special stage that could be constantly revisited, and their entry point was youthful memories that resonated with the audience.
They hope to make the audience laugh through tears, laugh while pretending, laugh while reminiscing about the past, and laugh while concealing regrets.
It wasn't until Meng Fanxi and the others adjusted their emotions and gracefully detached themselves from the performance, facing the mentors with humility, that everyone came back to their senses, and the applause gradually grew stronger and more enthusiastic.
"This song is so good!"
"This is too strong. Is this the power of Will?"
"What else is there to compete in? I'm asking you, what else is there to compete in!"
"Does Will still train the trainees in acting? That last look was so good, I didn't dare to say anything..."
"How can a cheerful rhythm make you feel sadder the more you listen to it?"
"How terrifying, Zhang Yang sings so well."
Seeing everyone's reactions, Meng Fanxi breathed a sigh of relief. It was a risky trip, but it seems the response has been good.
The invited judges also seemed quite excited, gathering in small groups to discuss the matter.
The ratings and scores have been completed, but have not been released immediately.
The production team indicated that the mentors should give their comments first.
To whet people's appetite? Meng Fanxi suppressed his doubts.
He noticed that Yun Mengtao was unusually quiet among the judges. She turned her face to the side, her long black hair obscuring her seemingly absent-minded expression.
Ye Ni noticed that Yun Mengtao was not in good condition, so she considerately picked up the microphone and gave her comments first.
"How refreshing." She smiled as she looked at the six people, her eyes filled with amazement. "Your voices, singing together, are as harmonious and beautiful as a dream. They remind me of my youth, of those young days. Youth is truly wonderful. Congratulations."
"Thank you, Professor Ye." They bowed in unison to express their gratitude for their mentor's comments.
Tan Yi used to have a somewhat aloof image in the industry, but here he treats the trainees very gently, and this moment is no exception. He even has a friendly smile on his lips, as if he is looking at his own younger brother.
"You guys are really bold, daring to participate in a group competition with a new song, and you even performed very well." His eyes couldn't hide the excitement of discovering something interesting.
When the veteran singers praised their boldness, they exchanged glances and saw a hint of unease in each other's eyes.
They didn't hesitate at all when they chose this song, but now it seems they belatedly realized they've done something incredible.
Tan Yi praised the song, saying, "I'll probably add it to my playlist after the show airs..."
The audio recordings of each performance will be released online after the show officially airs.
The legendary singer Tan Yi said he would add this song to their playlist, which was already the highest honor for them. They couldn't hide their excitement and looked at Zhang Yang in unison, as he was the one who brought this song to them.
Zhang Yang wore a slight smile, remaining calm and composed, but the slightly red tips of his ears betrayed his turbulent emotions.
Before Tan Yi could finish speaking, he added six words: "...and on repeat."
Those are some beautiful words.
The six of them bowed deeply, their expressions moved. All the hard work, teamwork, and repetitive practice over the past few days had been worth it. The smiles on their faces wouldn't fade. Meng Fanxi glanced at Zhang Yang's expression and noticed his breathing was trembling slightly.
Meng Fanxi was also happy for Zhang Yang; he deserved it, this was the stage that belonged to him.
Because of his teaching background, Fu Hanfei naturally exudes the air of an academic teacher, yet he appears relaxed and at ease. "Your dance shows that you all have a solid foundation. You have perfectly integrated the dance with the song, which I really like. I look forward to your next performance."
"Thank you, teacher!" The nervousness of facing the dance world's demon king dissipated.
Zhu Lou laughed before speaking, and then praised, "You are very smart. You know what this first stage requires. If I initially paid attention to you and invited you to the stage because of Will Company, now I look forward to your performance because you are who you are."
Before anyone could thank him, he unleashed his rapper-like speed and said in a threatening tone, "If you add a rap part next time, I might like it even more."
"Also, Meng Fanxi, I didn't expect you to have such a talent for acting. That last expression was quite good."
Meng Fanxi touched his head sheepishly. Rather than talent, it was more accurate to say that his current advantage was the result of his hard work in his previous life.
Finally, when it came to Yun Mengtao, she had recovered quite a bit, but her eyes were still slightly red.
Meng Fanxi looked at her and could clearly feel that her gaze seemed to linger on Xu You's face for a couple more seconds.
Yun Mengtao first remarked, "Your performance seemed to pull me into a beautiful yet regretful memory; I even lost control for a moment."
She chuckled to herself, amused by her loss of control over her emotions.
"Your precise facial expression management, dramatic emotional expression, and fusion with dance have presented us with a perfect stage."
“I’m pretty sure,” she paused for two seconds, “that’s the best performance I’ve ever seen, in no way inferior to any group that has debuted so far.”
The praise was extremely high. Although the trainees in the seating area were prepared after the previous judges' compliments, they were still shocked by the generous praise.
Jin Ziran gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white, her eyes fixed on the stage.
Yun Mengtao chuckled softly: "In fact, I don't understand why you came here."
They didn't know how to answer, and she wasn't fixated on getting an answer. She looked at the staff in the room and asked, "So, shall we now reveal the scores and ratings?"
Seeing the staff member nod affirmatively, the six people were still a little nervous, so they silently stood closer together, offering each other some support.
The score came out quickly: 90 points.
This is the first performance to reach 90 points on all stages so far. The trainees from other teams look at this score with envy, but they are not very surprised.
The rating is...
With a loud bang, countless gold and silver sequins sprayed out from around and above the stage, swirling around the six people on stage and drifting down freely under the influence of the wind.
The electronic screen also cutely displays fireworks effects, followed by a rating.
S-rank!
At the same time, very fitting background music played, accompanied by rousing and grand music.
The mentors, judges, and all the trainees present exclaimed "Wow!" in unison. The trainees stared blankly at the dreamy rain of sequins on the stage, their lips slightly parted.
The six people on stage were in the eye of the storm. They were startled by the sudden appearance of sequins, and then looked up in confusion, their steps hurried and unsure of how to react.
Meng Fanxi subconsciously reached out to catch the sequins. A couple floated into his hand and were blown away. His eyes were slightly moist. At this moment, he couldn't distinguish between a dream and reality. The words on the screen that the sequins brushed across indicated that he had become an S-level.
He looked at his teammates beside him. They smiled and looked at each other. He didn't know who made the first move, but they started moving their feet and gradually pulled each other closer, wrapping their arms around each other's shoulders and embracing each other. Their faces were full of happiness and joy.
They did it!
This wonderful moment was made even more touching by each other's presence.
Meng Fanxi closed his eyes, savoring the preciousness of this moment, a memory he would cherish forever.
Inside the venue, music and applause mingled together, creating a noisy atmosphere. Some of the trainees secretly grumbled amidst the chaos.
"Heh, anyone who didn't know better would think it was the finale."
"It's not the finale, but it's better than the finale. With their strength and the popularity that Will Company brings, what chance do we have?"
"If you can create your own content, why are you coming here to compete with us for jobs?"
"There's no hope. We're just there for show."
At this moment, someone said quietly, "It would be great if we could take them apart."
The trainees' conversation suddenly paused for a few seconds. Then someone tried to find the person who had spoken to refute them, but couldn't tell who it was. So they turned to the person next to them and said, "How could they break up the team? This show is a team battle, right?"
...
When Meng Fanxi and his group returned to their seats, they felt they were receiving even more attention than before, including a lot of hostility.
He wasn't surprised; this was an inevitable path to the top, and it was quite enjoyable.
Among the remaining team performances, some teams achieved an A grade, but no more achieved an S grade, and the recording continued into the evening.
After the final group scoring and evaluation, the production team let everyone go to eat first, and then record the rest of the filming when they came back.
"Vansi!"
As Meng Fanxi followed everyone down the steps to his seat, he suddenly heard someone call his name from behind. The voice sounded familiar, so he turned around in confusion.
It's Zhang Ruizheng.
Jin Ziran was standing next to him, but Meng Fanxi chose to ignore her and only smiled at Zhang Ruizheng.
Han Jia and the others also came over, seemingly to catch up. Meng Fanxi glanced at the five teammates beside him who had stopped at the same time and looked wary, and gestured for them to go eat first.
Lin Ruohe shook her head, "It's okay, I'll wait for you."
Stared at by five powerful figures, Zhang Ruizheng's prepared remarks vanished instantly. He gave an awkward laugh and said, "Fanxi, I didn't expect you to actually go to Welsh. We even met on this show."
“Brother Li said you went to Weil, but we didn’t believe it. We thought you had something you couldn’t tell us, so we didn’t contact you.”
You won't blame us, will you?
After not seeing him for a long time, Meng Fanxi was surprised to see such a cautious look on Zhang Ruizheng's face. He remembered that in his previous life, after he was kicked out of the group, his face only showed condescending pity and a secret smugness at not being chosen.
He couldn't see clearly before. He was in the same company as them and treated them like ordinary friends. But after spending a lot of time with them, he realized that their teammates could be A, B, C, or D.
Now, he has a group of teammates who are both mentors and friends. They will stand up for him, consider each other's feelings, and care about his feelings.
He realized that he had also become very greedy.
Zhang Ruizheng observed Meng Fanxi's expression but found that he didn't seem to be listening to him and appeared to be lost in thought.
Meng Fanxi realized what was happening and smiled gently, "It's okay, let's keep going."
We chatted casually for a few minutes, then went to the cafeteria with my teammates.
Han Jia didn't miss the aloofness in Meng Fanxi's eyes. He smiled bitterly to himself and didn't intend to say anything.
After dinner, and with the production team's meticulous touch-up, the reveal segment began immediately.
Meng Fanxi was somewhat curious about the "pending status" format of the competition.
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